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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.64, 1,241.46 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.64, 1,241.46 and 250.50 is: 375.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.64 : 1,241.46 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.64/1,241.46 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.64x = 1,241.46 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.64x = 310,985.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,985.73/827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.75

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